topicYacon Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimIn contrast, our work involves conducting a systematic review to comprehensively evaluate and synthesize the existing evidence.
evidence level1
citationPorbafrani Fariborz (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Yacon Consumption on Body Weight and C-reactive Protein: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
topicYacon Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimDue to conflicting evidence from existing trials regarding the protective effects of yacon on inflammatory markers and its beneficial impact on body weight, as well as the absence of a comprehensive meta-analysis, this study was designed to investigate the effects of yacon consumption specifically on body weight and CRP levels.
evidence level1
citationPorbafrani Fariborz (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Yacon Consumption on Body Weight and C-reactive Protein: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
topicYacon Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimIn order to avoid overlooking any publications, pertinent articles were also manually searched through the reference lists of the research that was found.
evidence level1
citationPorbafrani Fariborz (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Yacon Consumption on Body Weight and C-reactive Protein: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
topicYacon Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimNutritional strategies offer alternatives to pharmaceutical methods for reducing hyperglycemia and body weight.Identifying novel foods that promote satiety or reduce energy density can be valuable tools in managing obesity and its related comorbidities.
evidence level1
citationPorbafrani Fariborz (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Yacon Consumption on Body Weight and C-reactive Protein: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
topicYacon Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimThe pooled results showed that YR significantly reduced BMI [SMD = -0.81, 95%CI (-1.54, -0.08)], decreased stool pH [SMD = -1.12, 95%CI (-1.61, -0.62)], softened stools [SMD = 0.94, 95%CI (0.08, 1.80)], facilitated defecation [SMD = 4.03, 95% CI (0.54, 7.52)], improved fiber consumption patterns [SMD = 0.58, 95%CI (0.18, -0.99)].
evidence level1
citationPan LH (2025)
sourceYacon root is a functional food beneficial for human health: a meta-analysis of clinical trials.
topicYacon Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimCollectively, YR shows evidence supporting its classification as a functional food for weight control, constipation relief.
evidence level1
citationPan LH (2025)
sourceYacon root is a functional food beneficial for human health: a meta-analysis of clinical trials.
topicYacon Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimYacon ( Smallanthus sonchifolius ) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to the Andean region of South America.
evidence level1
citationPan LH (2025)
sourceYacon root is a functional food beneficial for human health: a meta-analysis of clinical trials.
topicYacon Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimYacon root (YR) is considered to be a functional food but with inconsistent conclusions.
evidence level1
citationPan LH (2025)
sourceYacon root is a functional food beneficial for human health: a meta-analysis of clinical trials.